2007 World Cup Recap - Revisiting unforgettable moments

2. Glenn McGrath ends his career on a high; Matthew Hayden tops run charts

Another legend after Inzamam Ul Haq and Brian Lara along with the Australia star pacer, Glenn McGrath, called time on their illustrious international cricket career. He played in all 11 games in the World Cup 2007 and picked 26 wickets, a record at that time. Moreover, he also finished his World Cup career with a record 71 scalps in 39 matches.

Besides, his best bowling came in the form of a seven-wicket haul (7/15), which came against Namibia in the 2003 edition. On the other hand, another Australian legend, Matthew Hayden, had a bang in the 2007 World Cup, as the slow and low pitches helped his dominating style of batting. He made 659 runs in 11 matches with three centuries and one fifty to his name.

During his dominating batting performance in the marquee event, Hayden's strike rate was an impressive 101.07. His rhythm was so sublime that he ended up hitting 18 sixes and 69 fours in the World Cup in 2007. His best score was 158 runs, which came against hosts West Indies.